Staff Digital Design Engineer (Toronto) (Winnipeg)

We are hiring a Digital Design Engineer to help develop an ASIC for the next-generation artificial intelligence computing architecture alongside a team of world‑class scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop microarchitecture design and RTL for advanced ML/AI accelerator ASICs/SoCs including advanced memory system and high-performance NoC.

Understand and integrate silicon photonic communication and compute technology into digital accelerator design.

Actively work with Architecture, Design Verification, Implementation, Photonic, Analog and Software teams to realize high performance, low power designs in advanced technology nodes.

Create design specifications and documentation to facilitate collaboration with partner teams.

Manage RTL implementation to achieve functionally correct, performant designs within project schedules by identifying, communicating and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related fields).

Experience in ASIC design with multiple successful tape outs.

Expertise with high-speed digital design techniques.

Expertise with power-efficient digital design techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communication protocols (e.g., PCIe)
• Experience interfacing with memory systems (e.g., HBM/DDR5)
• Knowledge of processor design, accelerators, and/or memory hierarchies
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms

Base Salary

$163,000 - $182,000 CAD. Total compensation goes beyond base salary and includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Adaptable, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Perks eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location.

Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Export Control: Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.